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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1929

Page

3

Light-Radio Trades Ass'n Open Radio Show in San Antonio

San Antonio Light and Radio Trades Association announce a five evening radio show at the municipal auditorium August 5 to 10 featuring a large augmented orchestra and performances from Majestic and Texan theaters. Mayor Charabern and G C Blanchard planned speeches, with entertainment nightly from leading stage acts. The festival focuses on display of many radio sets, dealers, and distributors to highlight new radio equipment.

San Antonio Afilam KGDR Estes Joe Estes The Majestic Majestic Stage Alexandria Olson Jack Ruth Hayes Hundrada Ratlius C. M. Charabern G. C. Blanchard San Trades Association Fincipal Spewkers Toen

Radio Show At Auditorium Features Texas Entertainers

Radio entertainers headline a show sponsored by The Light and the Radio Trades' association at the Auditorium in August. Left to right: Earl Abel, Texas organist. Ernest Hauser, Texas orchestra conductor. Ralph Pollack, Aztec conductor. Vic Insiblo, director at the Texas.

The Light and the Radio Trades' Association Earl Abel Texas Ernest Hauser Texas Orchestra Ralph Pollack Vic Insiblo

Liquor Making Raids Seize Distilling at San Antonio Homes

Prohibition agents led by deputy administrator George A Mammons raided several San Antonio houses overnight. Seizures included two 80 gallon stills, 50 gallon fermenters, and thousands of gallons of beer and whiskey. One man arrested at 711 San Patricio alley. others held on bonded liquor charges. Authorities believe the liquor traveled from Galveston through to San Antonio.

Dilielt Ben Antonia George A. Mammons Doy Indiana Street Nile Prohibition Offisail Innuh San Patricio Alley Newts Albert’ Verez United States A. M. Siddall Mgerite Fuglant Canada North Alamo Street Guy Astor Beizel Bia Cplnce Caproenet Ras Antonio Galveston

Bank robber pleads guilty in Kansas bank robbery case

Flord Skneen, 24, pleaded guilty to robberies at a State bank in Bunkerhill Kansas and a bank at Lansing. Judge J C Ruppenthel sentenced Skneen to 10 to 50 years in the state prison.

Ruasell Kan Jule Flord Skneen Hig Rabhops Lb Bunkerhill Inet J.C. Ruppenthel Lansing

Hughes Selected to Fill Vacancy in Peace Society

Charles Evans Hughes a jurist and statesman was elected to fill a vacancy in the Permanent Court of International Justice. He joins the chamber to consider labor care issues after the death of Vice Count Finlay of the court and serves commencing in the spring.

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Woman Fined Heavily for Drunken Driving Collision

Mrs. W J Fetzer on Vance Jackson road was fined 30 in corporation court by Judge Dave Watson on two counts. She drove 45 to 50 mph weaving, collided with Mrs J M Dinod in the 1900 block, and was arrested after being taken to a local hospital. She received 20 for negligent collision care and 10 for drunkenness.

W. J. Fetzer Vance-Jackson Road Corporation Court Dave Watson Federicksburg Road J. M Dinod West Theo Avenue

Driver Fined on Two Charges After Camden Street Collision

Mounted Officer J G Mergla described a two car crash in the 100 block of Camden Street as driver Shock faced two charges. Witnesses testified Shock cut in front of a woman’s vehicle, leading to a collision. Watson fined Shock ten dollars for negligent collision and three dollars for a simple offense.

J. G. Mergla Camden Street Freivel Land King Tie Mant Craig Place Tesra Zi Asden Street

Mrs Steffen 78 Expires at Zuehl

Mrs Steffen aged 78 died in the Zuehl area after residing in the country for years. Services will be held at 10 a m Wednesday at the Evangelical Church with Rev Carl Knicker officiating. Survivors include sons Grorse and Julus, daughters Mo imes Eleanore Ailloran ant Sehors zene Weerh and Misa if Steffen of Marion, siblings Mrs Julia Menaden of San Antonio, Mrs Meta Frisiel of Galveston, and Miss Jeanore Thormeson of Germany.

Wuncumnesterion Hee Brie Zach Zuebl Carl Knicker Evangelical Church Grorse Julus Mo Imes Eleanore Ailloran Ant Sehors Zene Weerh Misa If Steffen Marion Heathers Upristian Thormeser Germany Metceor Thormpyer St. Hedi Texon Julia Menaden Han Antonio Meta Frisiel Galveston Jeanore Thormeson

Armenia flood toll rises as regions report crest

Reports today from undated regions indicate mounting deaths from floods in Armenia. Officials say the toll is increasing as more areas confirm rising casualties and containment efforts continue.

Armenia

San Antonio Sheriff Clash Over Arrest Offer to Calles

A dispute between Sheriff Newton Jr and Mexican Consul Enrique Santibanes centers on Newton’s pledge to arrest General Calles during his July visit. Santibanes claims jurisdictional limits, while Newton asserts Texas law requires arrests for felonies, regardless of person.

Platerco Elias Calles Texas Newton Lareno Ten Calles Taredo Webb County Antley Mexico Lent Danez San Antonio al Laredo Cables Mike Terenke Santihanes Saas Tanorabte Hherrf Toe Condren Ivariy Joe Conrren Callen Jean Jt Piebs Enrique Santibanes Pene

Untitled NY columnist stirs crowds with fashion stunt on Fifth Avenue

New York July report follows Saunders editor from Elizabeth N J as he parades in brown silk pajama suit with green banded cane causing a traffic jam and eliciting mixed remarks from onlookers. He tells cameras that men fear changing dress norms while women lead in fashion courage.

New York Rtw Saunders Elizabeth Witt Avenue New Newareel Fifth Avenue Second Street Markte Sion

Youth Killed Under Overturned Truck Near Leander

A truck overturned near Leander seven miles from Austin, killing Weldon Sowell of Nixon who was trapped beneath the vehicle. He died almost instantly and his leg was broken, authorities said.

Austin Weldon Sowell Nixon Leander Bighoy Tellcle

Bridegroom Myson Houlier sought by officers in Marysville

Reported missing bridegroom Myson Houlier, 40, last seen before his wedding to Hiroe Unga. Police search underway as clothing and valuables were reported stolen. details unclear due to damaged text. Authorities urge any information leading to his whereabouts.

Marysville Ken Myson Houlier Houlier Sonren

Escaped Prisoners Caught In Missouri

Society editor Miss lens Taff and Lewis James of Dallas wed yesterday at the Lithe Church on the Corner New York word received here reports Wilbur Stephens of Joplin captured after eight inmates escaped from a country jail nearby fugitives surrounded by officials and citizens tied to the event

Jasyer Country Wilbur Stephens Joplin Wim Wen Cheenpaker Engi Crrth Dallas Nallas Acitien Stryhensons Graml Lateens

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